Tie Breaker
• In the event of a tie in point standings in a competition, final standings shall be
determined as follows:
o If two teams are tied, the winner of the game or games between the two teams
advances. If a tie still exists, the goal average formula listed
below will be used.
TOURNAMENT GUIDE
o If three or more teams are tied, and if one team has defeated the other teams with
which it is tied after round robin play, the team shall
advance.
• Otherwise, GOAL AVERAGE FORMULA: Only the goals scored in games between the
tied teams are used in the goal average formula for tie breaking. Team with the highest
ratio advances
• Otherwise, GOALS AVERAGE FORMULA: Only the goals scored in games between
each other plus common opponents are used in the goal average for tie breaking. The
team with the highest ratio advances.
• Otherwise, GOALS AGAINST FORMULA: Using goals for and against in all games
played by the tied teams.
GOALS FOR ___________
GOALS FOR + GOALS AGAINST
The formula is applied once to rank all tied teams
